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Type A behavior and illness in general.

P J Woods, J Burns

    Journal of Behavioral Medicine
    |December 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    College women exhibiting Type A behavior, particularly Speed and Impatience, reported more physical symptoms. This suggests the Type A behavior pattern links to broader health issues beyond heart disease.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Health Psychology
    • Behavioral Medicine

    Background:

    • The Type A behavior pattern is traditionally linked to cardiovascular disease.
    • Limited research explores its association with a broader range of physical ailments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between Type A behavior factors and general physical symptoms in college women.
    • To determine if specific components of Type A behavior are associated with particular symptom clusters.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized questionnaire responses from 206 college women.
    • Assessed Type A behavior using the Jenkins Activity Survey, focusing on Type A and Speed and Impatience factors.
    • Correlated survey scores with self-reported physical illness indicators.

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    Main Results:

    • Higher scores on Type A and Speed and Impatience factors correlated with reporting more physical symptoms overall.
    • The Speed and Impatience factor showed a stronger association, linked to gastrointestinal, respiratory, sleep, and chest pain symptoms.
    • These associations were observed in a college-age female population.

    Conclusions:

    • The Type A behavior pattern, especially its Speed and Impatience component, is associated with a wider array of physical health problems than previously recognized.
    • Findings suggest the coronary-prone behavior pattern may influence various physiological systems, not solely the vascular system.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the mechanisms linking Type A behavior to diverse physical symptoms.